Events for August 6, 2021
First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month at locations throughout Downtown Raleigh. Art galleries and studios are open late with rotating exhibits and artist talks. Exhibitors feature artists, music, and special offers. Retailers and restaurants can offer discounts and specials. There's something and somewhere for everyone. First Friday is free and open to all.
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Join us Friday, August 6th from 6 - 9 PM for the opening reception for Visions of Figures. A group exhibition featuring the figurative work of Joseph Bellofatto, Adam Narcross and C.J. Norris, accompanied by live music by local musicians. Also enjoy the open studios held by over 15 local artists!
Masks recommended, light refreshments served. Free admission.
Get 20% off of your purchase at Amorino when you mention this First Friday Special!
Swing by Current Wellness to check out their featured artist of the month. Our Wellness Bar will also be open for mocktails, kombucha, and snacks.
We are combining First Friday with Dine Out Downtown to bring you Dine Out @ First Friday. Enjoy food, music, and art all in one night, all in Downtown Raleigh. Art galleries + studios are open late with rotating exhibits and streets are closed for extended outdoor dining.
Restaurants:
- Big Easy NC
- Bittersweet
- Capital Club 16
- Flying Mayan
- Sono
- The Raleigh Times
- Virgil’s
- Element
- Jimmy V’s
- Benny Capitale’s
Art & Entertainment:
- Wake Up your Root Dance Battle hosted by the Raleigh Rockers
- Live painting with local artist Sarahlaine Calva
- Interactive chalk drawings with local artist Kiara Sanders
- Live music by NiiTO from 7:00-8:30pm
- Live music by Angela Parchetta from 7:30-9:00pm
- Morning Times First Friday Art Market from 8:00-11:00pm
- Friday Night Futbol at City Plaza
Stop by and check out our art display from Chris Evans. Chris is a local artist and also owns a tattoo shop next door to Poole's Diner. We have displayed his art for over 2 years and he always rotates artwork throughout the year. Feel free to grab a cocktail and seat where you can view our wall of Chris' work.
Swing by High Tide Salon to enjoy a DJ, art vendors, drinks, and a raffle benefitting the LGBT Center of Raleigh
Hosted by Loadingdock Prince Hall and Davidrubinpaintings.com. 6 artists will exhibit art for sale on the scenic rooftop of Prince Hall.
5 ARTISTS EXHIBITING PAINTINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE ROOFTOP OF THE LOADING DOCK PRINCE HALL WITH A STUNNING SCENIC VIEW OF DOWNTOWN. A UNIQUE FIRST FRIDAY EXPERIENCE. DAVID RUBIN, TINA MARCUS, STEVE COAD, IAN GRIFFIN AND JERRY SIEGAN AT DAVIDRUBINPAINTINGS.COM, TINAMARCUS.COM, SOUTHERNELEGANCEPHOTOS.COM, IANGRIFFIN.COM AND JSIEGANFINEARTS.COM
Photographer, Samantha Heeley, will showcase her work within Monarch's walls, just above Foundation!
Taylor White's 'Pursuit of Happiness' will be open late to celebrate First Friday! The streets will be closed for Dine Out Downtown, the ambiance will be peppered with live music, and our friends at Raleigh Raw will be slinging a special house-made sangria. Non-alcoholic options are also available. Come out and enjoy some fresh art and community!